Opening Session:

Powerpoint Presentation


Everything I Know About Curriculum Maps I Learned From Lola article


The Role of Assessment in Elementary Mathematics article


Accessible Mathematics: The 10 Instructional Shifts That Raise Student Achievement, by Steve Leinwand: an overview


Lesson Planning Templates:

The Kindergarten Core and More Lesson Planning Checklist

BLANK Kindergarten Core and More Lesson Planning Checklist

The Core and More Lesson Planning Checklist (grades 1-6)

BLANK Core and More Lesson Planning Checklist (grades 1-6)


Math Academy Content based on Instructional Shifts

Minimize math topics that are no longer important

Incorporate math vocabulary through language-rich discussions


Frayer Model

Marzano Model

Activities for Word Walls


Have students draw, describe, model and visualize mathematics & Build number sense


Directions for Adding Investigations Products to Your SuccessNet Account


Building Number Sense Using Ten Frames (K-2)


Building Number Sense Using Base Ten Blocks (1-6)


Activities That Build Number Sense (K-6)


Number Lines with Negative Numbers (11x17 sized)



Move beyond one right answer to incorporate higher-order thinking & Make “Why?” “How do you know?” “Can you explain?” classroom mantras


Math Journals


Power Statements



Incorporate cumulative review every day



Explore graphs, charts, and tables in depth, Increase the use of measurement & Provide realistic problems and real-world contexts



Closing Session:

Presentation:


The Shift Shift Song on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZyuWy0Osns

CACTUS credit

Math Professional Development Opportunities